1987 Ocean Alexander Ocean 42 Boat in Port Sanilac, MI 48469 US

$129,500

Used
builtBuilt in 1987
Year the boat was built
model

Ocean 42

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (2x Volvo-Penta)

Engine type and count
length

42 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
42ft
Length Overall
42ft
Beam
13.92ft
Max Bridge Clearance
16.5ft
Max Draft
3.17ft
Cabin Headroom
6.42ft
Displacement
27000lb
Cruising Speed
10kn
Max Speed
18kn
Cabins
2
Heads
2
Fresh Water Tanks
150gal
Fuel Tanks
300gal
Holding Tanks
70gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Volvo-Penta
Engine Model
TAMD 61A
Total Power
306hp
Engine Hours
1971
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Engine 2
Engine Make
Volvo-Penta
Engine Model
TAMD 61A
Total Power
306hp
Engine Hours
1963
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Summary
1987 42' Ocean Alexander Ocean 42 CPMY
42' Ocean Alexander Vessel Walkthrough

From the fiberglass swimplatform, you enter the cockpit via the transom gate and then step up to the hardtop covered sundeck. From there, you can walk out either side deck or step up into the bimini covered and Eisenglass enclosed flybridge or step down into the salon. Once inside the salon, you will find wrap-around seating with storage and a hi/lo table port aft, counter and U-Line icemaker port forward, lounge chair and ottoman to starboard, lower helm starboard forward. The full-beam master stateroom with centerline queen size berth and ensuite head with enclosed shower is aft. Walk forward and step down to find the galley to port and guest head with enclosed shower to starboard and continue forward to the guest stateroom with a v-berth. Engine room access is via salon sole hatches.

The headroom in the salon is 6'5", 6'3" on the sundeck, 6'9" on the fybridge, 6'5" in the guest stateroom, 6' in the guest stateroom shower, 6'3" in the master stateroom and 6'1" in the master stateroom shower. The master stateroom berth is 6'5" long and the guest stateroom berths are 6'5" long.

The height above the waterline to the top of the anchor light is 18'6" and 16'6" to the top of the Radar.

42' Ocean Alexander Accommodations

Lock's Nest offers a full-beam master stateroom aft with a centerline queen size berth and an ensuite head with an enclosed shower; and a guest stateroom forward with a v-berth with an insert. The guest head with enclosed shower is across the companionway from the galley and starboard aft of the stateroom.

42' Ocean Alexander Salon

The salon offers a teak parquet sole, wrap-around seating with storage and hi/lo table port aft, counter with cabinetry and a U-Line icemaker port forward, lounge chair and ottoman to starboard, opening side windows with screens and shades, four steps to the sundeck starboard aft, master stateroom companionway aft and engine room access.

42' Ocean Alexander Galley

The down galley is port forward of the salon.

  • Galley Maid Empress 3-burner electric cooktop and oven
  • Norcold refrigerator/freezer
  • GE Spacemaker microwave oven
  • Double stainless steel sinks
  • Formica countertop
  • Dry storage
  • Storage cabinets, drawers and shelves
  • Dish storage
  • Portlight
  • Teak parquet sole
42' Ocean Alexander Dining

Dining space is available at the salon hi/lo table and the sundeck wood table.

42' Ocean Alexander Master Stateroom

The full-beam master stateroom is aft and offers a centerline queen size berth (New gel foam mattress), teak parquet sole, desk/vanity with a pull-out stool and mirror port aft, 2 hanging lockers, storage drawers and cabinets, full-length mirror, opening side windows with screens and curtains, transom hatch with a curtain, reading lights, nightstands and an ensuite head with an enclosed shower.

42' Ocean Alexander Guest Stateroom

The guest stateroom is forward and offers a v-berth with an insert, teak parquet sole, anchor chain locker access, storage cabinets and drawers, hanging locker, deck/vanity with a pull-out stool and mirror, 2 portlights with curtains, overhead hatch with a screen and reading lights. The head with enclosed shower is starboard aft of the stateroom across the companionway from the galley.

42' Ocean Alexander Lower Helm

The lower helm is starboard forward in the salon and offers Morse engine controls, Volvo-Penta gauges, ACR searchlight control, Bennett trim tabs controls, Fireboy engine room fire suppression system control and electronics as detailed in the electronics section in this presentation.

42' Ocean Alexander Flybridge

The flybridge offers a bimini, Eisenglass enclosure, non-skid deck, helmseat, benchseat with storage aft and to starboard, storage under the helm, Morse engine controls, Sideshift bow and stern thruster controls, Bennett trim tabs controls, Fireboy engine room fire suppression system control, Volvo-Penta gauges, anchor windlass control, hinged Radar arch and electronics as detailed in the electronics section in this presentation.

42' Ocean Alexander Sundeck

The sundeck offers a hardtop, Eisenglass enclsoure, non-skid deck, teak cap rail on stainless steel stanchions, wood table and 4 deck chairs, transom gate, side deck access, deck storage box and 3 stainless steel and teak steps to the flybridge.

42' Ocean Alexander Cockpit

The cockpit offers a teak deck, lazarette access, teak and stainless steel ladder to the sundeck, teak cap rail and a transom gate.

42' Ocean Alexander Audio/Visual Equipment
  • Vizio flat screen TV in the salon
  • Sony Blu-Ray/DVD player in the salon
  • JVC KD-T710BT stereo in the salon
  • Pioneer interior speakers
  • West Marine and Boss Marine exterior speakers
42' Ocean Alexander Electronics
  • Raytheon RL70C Pathfinder Radar on the flybridge
  • Vesper AIS transponder on the flybridge
  • Raymarine E70367 Axiom 9 multi-function display on the flybridge and at the lower helm
  • Standard Horizon Explorer VHF on the flybridge and at the lower helm
  • Standard Horizon Ram4 VHF on the flybridge and at the lower helm
  • ComNav 1101 autopilot at the lower helm
  • ComNav 211 remote autopliot on the flybridge
  • ComNav rudder angle indicator on the flybridge
  • Datamarine MULTI display on the flybridge
  • Datamarine DART depth, speed, log, temp display at the lower helm
  • Ritchie Powerdamp magnetic compass on the flybridge
  • Danforth Constellation magnetic compass at the lower helm
  • Airguide barometer in the salon
  • Ship's Time clock in the salon
  • Nebolink
42' Ocean Alexander Electrical System
  • Westerbeke BT8.0-614 8 kW generator with approximately 1,217 hours
  • Renogy 2,000 watt inverter
  • Renogy 12/12 40 amp battery to battery charger
  • Noco Genius Gen Pro 10x2 battery charger
  • 2 X 30 amp shore power cords
42' Ocean Alexander Engine/Mechanical Equipment
  • Twin Volvo-Penta TAMD 61A 306 HP main engines with approximately 1,971 hours
  • Twin Disc 506-A gearboxes
  • Volvo-Penta gauges
  • Morse engine controls
  • Teleflex hydraulic steering system
  • Perko sea strainers
  • Racor 900FG fuel filter for each main engine
  • Racor 500FG fuel filter for the generator
  • Sideshift bow and stern thrusters
  • Bennett trim tabs
  • Marine Air Systems reverse cycle air conditioning/heating system
  • Raritan 12 gallon water heater
  • Raritan electric heads
  • Dometic holding tank level monitor
  • Spare parts
  • Tools
  • Maintenance log
42' Ocean Alexander Deck Equipment
  • Maxwell Nillson anchor windlass with foot controls and a remote control on the flybridge
  • Rocna 55 LB anchor
  • Danforth S1600 anchor
  • 200' 3/8" anchor chain
  • Double stainless steel anchor rollers
  • Anchor snubber line
  • Pulpit
  • Stainless steel rails
  • Stainless steel deck hardware
  • Stainless steel fender racks
  • Non-skid decks
  • Washdown
  • Windshield and side window covers
  • Boarding gate on each side
  • Dockwater connection
  • Outboard bracket
  • Fiberglass swimplatform
  • Stainless steel swim ladder
  • New mooring lines
42' Ocean Alexander Tender
  • Highfield UL310 aluminum hull RIB tender
  • Nissan NS5B 5 HP outboard
  • Dinghy Butler electric stainless steel tender davits
42' Ocean Alexander Safety and Fire Protection
  • Fireboy Halon 1301 engine room fire suppression system
  • Fire extinguishers
  • ACR searchlight
  • ACR EPIRB
  • AFI horns
42' Ocean Alexander Exclusions
  • Sellers' personal belongings
42' Ocean Alexander Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Generators
Generator 1
Make
Westerbeke
Model
BT8.0-614
KW
8
RPM
0
Hours
1217
Date Hours Recorded
07/07/2026
Detail
Westerbeke, BT8.0-614, 8 KW, 1217 hours

Price History

DateEventPrice
7/11/26Initial price$129,500

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Overview from around the web 1987 Ocean Alexander Ocean 42

The 1987 Ocean Alexander Ocean 42 has garnered a loyal following among boating enthusiasts, praised for its solid construction, spacious interior, and reliable performance

Many customers appreciate the classic design that combines functionality with timeless elegance, making it suitable for both leisure cruising and extended trips. Owners often highlight the well-arranged layout, featuring a comfortable salon, well-equipped galley, and comfortable sleeping quarters, making it perfect for families and entertaining guests. The vessel's ample storage space and practical amenities have also been noted, contributing to a convenient on-water experience. Additionally, the Ocean Alexander Ocean 42 is recognized for its sturdy hull and seaworthiness, providing peace of mind for those venturing into various waters. Customers often remark on the ease of handling and maneuverability, making it an ideal choice for both seasoned sailors and those new to boating. Lastly, many have commented on the supportive community of Ocean Alexander owners, sharing tips and experiences that enhance the ownership experience. Overall, the 1987 Ocean Alexander Ocean 42 continues to impress with its blend of classic style, comfort, and performance on the water.

The Biggest Pros and Cons

1987 Ocean Alexander Ocean 42: Pros and Cons

Pros

Solid Construction: Known for their robust build quality, the Ocean Alexander Ocean 42 features a strong fiberglass hull designed to withstand the rigors of blue-water cruising.

Stylish Design: The classic lines and elegant aesthetics of the Ocean 42 make it a timeless choice, appealing to both seasoned sailors and new boaters alike.

Spacious Interior: With a well-designed layout, the interior offers ample living space. The salon, galley, and cabins are thoughtfully arranged, maximizing comfort and functionality.

Comfortable Accommodations: The two-stateroom layout, along with a head and shower, provides comfortable sleeping arrangements for families and guests, making it suitable for extended cruising.

Versatile Performance: Powered by twin diesel engines, this yacht delivers reliable performance, offering both speed and fuel efficiency for leisurely coastal cruising or longer passages.

Ample Storage: The Ocean 42 boasts plenty of storage options, from cabins to the galley, making it easy to keep your gear organized while on the water.

Cons

Age Factor: Being a 1987 model, potential buyers should consider that certain systems or components may require updates or maintenance due to age, which may affect overall performance.

Limited Electronics: While the boat can be upgraded with modern navigation and communication systems, the original equipment may not meet the standards of today’s technology-driven boating.

Fuel Consumption: While twin diesel engines offer great performance, they can be less fuel-efficient compared to newer models that incorporate advanced technology for reduced consumption.

Heavy Weight: The solid construction, while a pro for stability, also means the Ocean 42 can be heavier than some contemporary models, potentially affecting its maneuverability in tight spaces.

Market Competition: As the boating industry evolves, the Ocean 42 may face tough competition from newer models that offer more modern features and designs, potentially impacting resale value.

Made For

The 1987 Ocean Alexander Ocean 42 is designed for discerning boaters seeking a blend of luxury, performance, and versatility on the water. Ideal for both seasoned sailors and newcomers, this vessel caters to individuals and families who appreciate spacious accommodations and refined craftsmanship. This model is perfect for those who enjoy weekend getaways, extended cruising, or entertaining guests aboard. The ample living space, including a well-appointed salon, comfortable staterooms, and a fully equipped galley, makes it an excellent choice for leisurely vacations. With its robust construction and reliable propulsion, the Ocean 42 also appeals to adventure seekers who yearn for ocean exploration. Its ease of handling and seakeeping capabilities provide confidence for navigating different waterways. Whether you’re an avid angler, a cruising enthusiast, or someone who simply loves the yachting lifestyle, the Ocean Alexander Ocean 42 stands ready to deliver memorable experiences on the water.

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Principal Loan Amount$ 110,075
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Suite168
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Other Information about Curtis Stokes & Associates

Curtis Stokes & Associates are headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Fort Lauderdale office is run by president and yacht broker Curtis Stokes, a long time resident of Fort Lauderdale and a well known broker for many years in the South Florida area.

Fort Lauderdale is on the southeastern coast close to the Florida Keys, Bahamas and the Caribbean. Fort Lauderdale is known as a crossroads of yachting and is home to 165 miles of water ways and many marinas providing ample dockage for yachts. The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show every fall is the world's largest attracting a world wide clientele.

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